I think the maple binding looks equally good on both RW and Mahogany guitars with spruce or hog tops; it doesn't matter. it looks good on all combinations and that's the way I'd vote. Since it is standard there wouldn't be any increase in price.Danny is correct that the herringbone should be on the body as well as the rosette; not just the rosette. that would not look right in my opinion.If JCL wants to build us an LS-03 12 fretter with standard maple binding and abalone rosette I'm perfectly fine with that. It does look extra nice against a hog top I think.

On a side note.........Well I guess it pays to save spare change in a big jug. I just finished cashing in $237.00 in nickels, dimes, and quarters so there's my deposit ! Now I've gotta get those cans and bottles to the recycler ! Danny I may not need you to float me a loan after all. Goin'down to the streetcorner tonight to see if I can shine a few shoes.

On a side note.........Well I guess it pays to save spare change in a big jug. I just finished cashing in $237.00 in nickels, dimes, and quarters so there's my deposit ! Now I've gotta get those cans and bottles to the recycler ! Danny I may not need you to float me a loan after all. Goin'down to the streetcorner tonight to see if I can shine a few shoes.

I think the maple binding looks equally good on both RW and Mahogany guitars with spruce or hog tops; it doesn't matter. it looks good on all combinations and that's the way I'd vote. Since it is standard there wouldn't be any increase in price.Danny is correct that the herringbone should be on the body as well as the rosette; not just the rosette. that would not look right in my opinion.If JCL wants to build us an LS-03 12 fretter with standard maple binding and abalone rosette I'm perfectly fine with that. It does look extra nice against a hog top I think.

Tuffythepug

I totally agree, can't go wrong with maple binding. Just for grins, remember the OM-70 or D-70 of a few years ago? They had rosewood binding that was kind of bold and interesting. Just the thing to polarize a group of folks....no to mention the turquoise-stained binding offered on the -19 series awhile back.

On a side note.........Well I guess it pays to save spare change in a big jug. I just finished cashing in $237.00 in nickels, dimes, and quarters so there's my deposit ! Now I've gotta get those cans and bottles to the recycler Goin'down to the streetcorner tonight to see if I can shine a few shoes.

Tuffythepug

Tuffy... you sure have a way with words and great ideas! So that's what I have to do to clear the junk in my garage. I usually don't care for those bottles & leave the proceeds to my daughters... but not this time! This kid is saving all his pennies.

Now, if I can only convince Jim if he would accept our Canadian Dollar at par la la la la la... hmmmmm... you think he will consider it?

Tuffy... you sure have a way with words and great ideas! So that's what I have to do to clear the junk in my garage. I usually don't care for those bottles & leave the proceeds to my daughters... but not this time! This kid is saving all his pennies.

Now, if I can only convince Jim if he would accept our Canadian Dollar at par la la la la la... hmmmmm... you think he will consider it?

ricky

Ricky:

Hate to say it, but when cows fly! In case you weren't paying attention, our dollar closed at .79 today which is driving the cost of this git up considerably!

I told you to take those pics....G O T M cool. Herrinbone needs to be the body trim as well if it is on the rosette. (But it could be barb wire for all I care) THANKS RICKY. good job mate. Danny

Danny,

Thanks buddy!!!

It's so good to be in this company. Just phoned Norman this afternoon, just because. I'm grateful for all my Forum friends... shall I say, family?

Agreed. Herringbone needs to be the body trim as well & soundhole - that would look absolutely stunning (okay, elegant) against the Milky White Italian Spruce !!! That would be OK, if no added cost, right? You think, the rest would go for that if it was offered?

It's so good to be in this company. Just phoned Norman this afternoon, just because. I'm grateful for all my Forum friends... shall I say, family?

Agreed. Herringbone needs to be the body trim as well & soundhole - that would look absolutely stunning (okay, elegant) against the Milky White Italian Spruce !!! That would be OK, if no added cost, right? You think, the rest would go for that if it was offered?

Oh well... the familiar feeling of waiting...

ricky

The H-bone would look traditional and would make bluesman and T the P happy. I guess it would'nt hurt to ask. But I'm not pushing for it.

I thought I saw a recent run of L-03 saptops a few months back that featured herrinbone rosette and body trim and it didn't seem like they charged extra for it. In fact, I seem to remember Trinity having one of them in stock? It would look sweet, that picture of the Italian spruce top that Tuffy posted w/ herringbone looked real nice.

I will probably wait until Friday before I put my order in stone, I would just like to see a little more info. But if I do go for it , I think it will be IS/Hog. I would go for the all Hog, but I already have a 000-15s and I think it would be too close to the same.